Meet A Moderator - Melbourne, 12th April 2011

[QF WP]

I have a 2 day trip to Melbourne planned for next week - flying down Tuesday morrning and back on Wednesday evening (see April 2011 flights thread).

I have organised my client meetings well, as my last one on Tuesday is 2pm in South Melbourne (although likely to be 2-3 duration), followed by my check-in at Hilton South Wharf. After a couple of drinks & canapes at the Exec Lounge, I'll be ready.

So, as with previous visits, I have nothing planned for the night-time so thought it was good timimg to get a group of FF's together. Now QF009 and Matt, you aren't going to lead me astray like you did last time; but I really enjoyed that Tapas Bar; but always willing to try somewhere different as well.

Looking for things on, I saw this (well, it jumped out) and maybe preceded by some Sushi?

Any other good ideas welcome...

 

[QF WP]

*bump*

Looks like I'm dining by myself, or going back to my room to do work

 

[Keith009]

Sorry mate, am in SF till early May. Hopefully you'll be able to find some company!

 

[notzac]

Didn't see this one ... that looks like a fun show, would be keen to go along

 

[QF WP]

QF009, thanks for the prompt. Phew, you can't lead me astray.

Looks like it might be a quiet night in the Exec Lounge, catching up with an AFF'er who PM'ed me. That'll do me just nicely

 

[QF WP]

Hmm, might have to pass now notzac

I've got lunch open both days ATM. Have appt at 11.30 at Rialto North on Tuesday (max 45 mins) and then next at 2pm at South Melbourne. Might be able to rustle up another attendee or two.

Alternatively, Wednesday also have an 11.30am (but out at Mulgrave - expected to last 90 mins max). May be harder to get back in, as I have a 4pm at Coles HQ, so will try and stay away from the CBD with the hire car (not comfortable driving with the trams).

 

[notzac]

I've got lunch open both days ATM. Have appt at 11.30 at Rialto North on Tuesday (max 45 mins) and then next at 2pm at South Melbourne. Might be able to rustle up another attendee or two.

Seeing as I work in South Melbourne, Tuesday lunch would work nicely for me ..

 

[QF WP]

Hmmm, looks like that could work nicely. I need to get to 90 Albert Road by 2pm (and can't be late).

 

[notzac]

Lunch is whenever I feel like taking it just let me know when is good..

 

[straitman]

Lunch is whenever I feel like taking it just let me know when is good..

I could possibly do lunch on Wednesday. (I won't know until tonight)

 

[oz_mark]

Was going to say I may have time for a drink or two on Tuesday after work, but looks like you'll be in the lounge.

FWIW...The window cleaners have been at work on the HSW for a few days....

 

[drewbles]

I work a few hundred meters from notzac so I could also do lunch on Tuesday (I work Tuesday evenings unfortunately so that's out regardless).

Put me down as a lunch participant

 

[QF WP]

Drewbles, you're in! I so want to ask you questions about Airbus. Bundy Bear and I are booking together, I'm trying to organise this afternooon.

straitman, let me know. I should finish that appt by 1.30pm at latest and with the next one at 4pm back at Coles HW (Toorak Rd, Hawthorn East) I should be able to find my way somewhere

 

[cove]

Lindsay it is safe to come to MEL tomorrow as Mrscove and I head back to PER tonight.
You really need to do PER some time.
We tested Langham,Rockpool,Thierry and Table 8 and all were fine.
Pass on Lucky Chans on the weekend!
MEL seems busy but it is school holidays.
Have to work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Enjoy your MEL get together.

 

[tuapekastar]

Would have been nice, but as seems to be the norm these days, I'm domiciled in Bendigo midweek!

 

[QF WP]

Okay Drewbles and notzac, I've finished meetings. Where to meet you? I need to be close to 90 Albert Road for my next meeting at 2pm

I'm on a 112 Tram to St Kilda, so likely it goes down Albert Road

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[QF WP]

Sitting in MAP Cafe (outside) at 102 Albert.

Here for 25 mins if either of you can join me. Otherwise what about after work?

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[notzac]

I've had "one of those days" ... couldn't get on to AFF for a bunch of the day, but just about finished now. You have PM

 

[QF WP]

Was a pity that we couldn't catch up, but we all have those days.

Caught up with straitman in Hilton SW last night in the Exec Lounge for drinks/nibbles (well, my dinner!) and about to see him for breakfast. Seems that both of us got upgraded to Relaxation Suites...and no, it has nothing to do with us both being Moderators here

 

[nlagalle]

Just saw the thread! but alas I am on the Gold coast. Next time.